William D. Edwards Military person

William D. Edwards (1849 – January 24, 1903) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 7th U.S. Infantry during the Indian Wars. A participant in the Nez Perce War, he was one of six men who received the Medal of Honor for bravery against Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce at the Battle of Big Hole on August 9, 1877.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1849
Birth place
Brooklyn , United States
Date of deathJanuary 24, 1903
Place of death
Washington D.C.
Resting place
United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Indian Wars
Nez Perce War
military branch
United States Army
military unit
7th Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start1875
service end1878

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